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May 13, 2013 JTechnology, Energy & Environment
The York County Board of Commissioners is meeting tomorrow, Tuesday May 14th at 11:00am at the County Courthouse to discuss Keystone XL. Opponents on this crucial project are pushing Commissioners to oppose construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. We need your help to send a strong message of support for the pipeline. Keystone XL will [...]
May 13, 2013
Don’t forget that AFP-NE is coming to Seward, Plattsmouth, Crete, and Beatrice this week to talk about our legislative agenda. Join Matt Litt, Deputy Director, for coffee and dessert and learn more about our legislative agenda for this session. Tuesday, May 14th Seward 12-1 PM at Seward Country Club Plattsmouth 7-8 PM at Plattsmouth Senior [...]
May 09, 2013 JLegislative Session, Taxes
Property tax relief was at the center of contentious debate in the Nebraska Legislature this week. And Thursday morning senators voted on AM1259, the amendment offered by Sen. Ken Schilz to the state General Fund budget, that would have increased funding for direct property tax relief. Unfortunately, AM1259 and property tax relief was not incorporated [...]
May 07, 2013 JTaxes
Fairness. Politicians, Republicans and Democrats alike, adapt the meaning to whatever they need it to be. Yesterday, Senators Johanns and Fischer voted “Yea” on spreading sales tax to all internet purchases under the guise of marketplace fairness. Here are Johanns’ and Fischer’s explanations for voting to increase your taxes. The Marketplace Fairness Act, according to [...]
May 07, 2013
The 103rd Session of the Nebraska Legislature is nearly complete but there are still many hot topics on the table: the state budget, Medicaid expansion, etc. AFP-Nebraska has reviewed the bills and developed our legislative agenda. Join Matt Litt, Deputy Director, for coffee and dessert and learn more about our legislative agenda for this session. [...]